Mary Rose Alexander

About Mary Rose Alexander

I am the Managing Partner of the Chicago office of Latham & Watkins. I represent Fortune 500 companies in their highest-stakes litigation and trials, often in the most hostile jurisdictions in the US.A nationally recognized trial lawyer, I leverage extensive experience to help clients navigate complex commercial litigation and trials in state and federal courts and arbitration forums across the country involving:• Public nuisance / toxic torts / product liability and consumer fraud• Class actions• Environmental regulations• Major industrial accidents• Energy and oil and gas contracts• Insurance coverageIn representing clients, I draw on considerable success defending against multi-state, multi-plaintiff litigation, particularly with energy, manufacturing, and chemical company clients. I am especially skilled in cases involving complicated scientific matters related to chemicals.I regularly garner recognition for trial work from leading industry publications, including Chambers USA, Lawdragon, The American Lawyer, The Legal 500, Crain’s Chicago Business, Benchmark Litigation, and Best Lawyers in America.My diverse platform and unique skill set led to my appointment as the firm’s Vice Chair of both the Litigation & Trial and Environment, Land & Resources Departments. Also the former Global Chair of the firm’s Women Enriching Business committee.Portions of this profile may constitute attorney advertising. Any testimonial or endorsement on this profile does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Experience

1. Partner

   Latham & Watkins

   Present

Education

• Columbia University in the City of New York

  Doctor of Law (JD)

  1986 — 1989

• University of California, San Diego

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  1981 — 1986